Introduction
IntroductionMacMillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures4th Grade Unit 1 Week
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Created by Teresa Wilson Desert Palms Elem. June 2010
Read a an informational nonfiction Summarize the text by
retelling the most important facts, ideas, or events Identify the
main ideas and supporting details from the textOBJECTIVESToday we
will
Vocabulary ReviewShimmerWhen things shimmer, they shine with a
soft unsteady light.EerieWhen something is eerie, it is frightening
and strange.LurkTo lurk is to hide, usually with a bad
intention.SwallowsAs someone swallows, he or she is moving food
from the mouth to the rest of the digestive system.
Vocabulary ReviewClimateThe climate of an area is the weather
that it usually has.SilkenSomething can be called silken if, like
silk, it has delicate threads or is generally soft and
shiny.LumberingIf you are lumbering, you are moving slowly and
heavily.
Genre: Informational NonfictionInformational nonfiction is a
detailed composition that sets out to explain something by
presenting facts about it.Be on the lookout for facts, definitions
of words or concepts, maps and charts, and pictures with
captions.
Strategy: SummarizeA summary is a retelling of the most
important facts or ideas from the text.Do not tell every single
thing from the text. Focus on what is most important.Always
summarize using your own words. Do not try to copy from the
book.
Skill: Main Idea and DetailsThe main idea is the most important
point of a paragraph or an entire nonfiction text.Supporting
details are statements that help prove the point or explain the
main idea.
Preview and PredictWhen I say Go, take 1 minute to preview the
illustrations. Ask yourself: What different kinds of desert
creatures will be discussed? What do I already know about life in
the desert?On your index card, write your predictions. After we
listen to the selection, we will see if your questions were
answered.
Focus Question Read to find out
What characteristics allow desert animals to live in such a hot,
dry place?
NOWyou will read along as we listen to.
Share with your criss-cross/shoulder partner your predictions.
Were they correct? What kinds of desert animals were mentioned in
the text?Were any of them new to you?
TOMORROW WE WILL
Use our Main Idea Chart to answer the Comprehension Check
questions on page 65.
Lets Check Our Predictions!
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